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The Strand

The Strand, Galveston, Galveston Island, TX 77550
Ranked #6 of 41 attractions in Galveston
4.0 of 5 stars 97 Reviews
Type: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Activities: Dining, Shopping
Traveler Description: The Historic Strand District is so close that the cruise terminal really adds value before or after your cruise. There are plenty of shops and great... more »
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Jan F
Silverton, Oregon, United States
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5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012 NEW

Liked the architecture from an important part of our history. More

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Bretmcbunch
Contributor
18 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012 NEW

Very unique shops on the island! A shopping experience for everyone in the family! More

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bubbles0212
Sherman, Texas
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16 reviews
6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012 NEW

My first trip to Galveston I wanted to go see the strand with my husband. I didn't now it was paid parking when I went there was a fed ex truck in front of us when we got out of our car. Came back and saw a ticket on our car for 17.00. The shops were ok not too much... More

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soddycreek
Houston, Texas
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23 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012 NEW

Great family fun...nice place to relax...not in the Heat of Summer More

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marcy46
sarasota, florida
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19 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2012 NEW
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Prior to Hurricane Ike, this was a great place to stroll and shop, with diverse places of business.....shops, cafes, etc. After Ike, the re development has leaned to bars, bars and more bars, with the occasion cafe. I wish it were more mixed as before. A great spot, however, during Mardi Gras ! More

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RKugler
Fairview, Texas
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15 reviews
4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2012 NEW
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The Strand was the site of a Mardi Gras parade when we visited with street vendors, a pirate musical group,and tourists in town for the week-end festivities. While the weather was too cold to spend much time looking around, it appeared that the number of shops and restaurants in the immediate area was limited. More

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Clara R
Houston, Texas, United States
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8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2012 NEW

as cool as it once was, but still the best we've got, and darn well worth it! More

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dubxxjay
Azle, Texas
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27 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2012

Neat place! Real touristy! But alot of neat places to look at and some food too !! More

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pilotmom90
Bloomington, IL
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16 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2012

We always come to Dickens on the Strand the first weekend in December and WE LOVE IT! Great shops, neat architecture. Lots of fun on Mardi Gras, too. More

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Robin T
Beaumont, Texas
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5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2012

The Strand is fun place for the entire family to shop and eat. More

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